Wood Bowl Exterior-Critical Design Moment
The wood bowl exterior is the moment woodturning mechanics meet artistry. Many of the steps in creating a wood bowl are just that, steps. However, the wood bowl exterior is a different animal. There is a critical design moment when we arrive at the wood bowl exterior stage of the turning process. Here we need […]
Bowl Gouge Sharpening Techniques Step by Step
Bowl gouge sharpening techniques are really the first thing that needs to be learned when turning wood bowls. Why? Because without a sharp bowl gouge turning wood bowls is not easy. As the saying goes, “An almost sharp bowl gouge will almost cut wood.” Another reason bowl gouge sharpening techniques need to come first is, […]
5 Tricks To Instantly Improve Bowl Woodturning
To improve bowl woodturning and create the “perfect” wood turned bowl may seem like an elusive, and at times, an impossible goal. Regardless where you currently stand as a woodturner, some tricks can assure more success. Most of the tricks used to take a bowl from okay to outstanding are subtle. Some of these tricks […]
Wood Bowl Mortise – Make It Right
The wood bowl mortise method to attach a bowl to the lathe is a straightforward and relatively simple procedure. Mortise creation is an excellent and efficient technique for beginners and experts alike. What is a Bowl Mortise A recessed cavity in the bowl bottom, called a mortise, receives the jaws of a four-jaw chuck, also […]
No Catches-Using a Bowl Gouge With Confidence
Using a bowl gouge with confidence is critically important and an initial hurdle to jump when first turning wood bowls. The fear of getting catches can be paralyzing. Knowledge and practice are required to tame that fear and create beautiful bowls while using a bowl gouge. Let’s face it; no one wants to get a […]
My Favorite Food Safe Wood Finish – Waterproof Almost
Ah, My Favorite Food Safe Wood Finish? There are several criteria to meet for something to become a favorite. For a wood bowl finish, I believe it needs to naturally look good, protect the wood bowl, be food-safe, non-toxic, water-resistant, ready-to-go, and easy to apply. Wow, if that’s not a tall order for a wood […]
Why Make or Turn Wood Bowls?
Why turn wood bowls? When friends or family first hear about me turning wood bowls, their first response is usually, “You’re doing what?” Then they typically just stare, with a bit of an odd face and wait for me to explain. Turning wood bowls isn’t easy to explain sometimes. The answer is really more complex […]
Bowl Sanding Tools and Finish Techniques – Wood Bowls
Bowl Sanding Tools are somewhat simplistic. How those bowl sanding tools are used to get the best looking bowls can seem overwhelming at first. I’ll tell you straight out: I used to hate sanding. I dreaded the idea of “wasting time” and wanted to get on with doing other more important things. Sanding and I […]
Bowl Gouge Sharpening Angles – Surprise Answer
What is the best bowl gouge sharpening angle? The “right” bowl gouge angle depends on your personal preference. The gouge bevel angle will determine how you stand, maneuver the tool, and how you create each cut on the lathe. Multiple gouges each with different bevel grind angles can be utilized in different turning situations. Like […]
10 Places Find FREE Wood for Bowl Turners
Finding free wood is thrilling, especially when it is beautiful and saved from destruction. Turning free wood into beautiful bowls makes that wood even sweeter. There are many sources for free wood all around; we simply need to tap into these wonderful resources. With a little investigation and communication, the following sources can be producing […]